[2] This authorized him to engage in offensive action against the French, not just defensive, should the opportunity arise.

Fortune left Port Jackson on 19 August bound for China.

He sailed Fortune on her second convict voyage to Australia, leaving England on 3 December 1812.

[10] The 73rd Regiment of Foot provided an officer and 30 rank-and-file to serve as the guard.

Fortune left Port Jackson on 14 September bound for China.

[8] Lloyd's List for 28 October 1814 reported that Fortune, Walker, master, had left Sydney on 13 September 1813 and had not been heard from since.